The Provost and Vice President Academic (Provost), reporting to the President, is the University’s lead academic officer and is a key member of the senior executive team. The Provost has overall responsibility to oversee comprehensive strategic planning, development, and implementation of academic matters, regional strategy and student services at the university. The Office of the Provost collaborates with governance, academic, administrative, research, finance, regional and other service areas of the University to ensure UNBC delivers excellence in academic programs and research initiatives. Above all, the Office of the Provost ensures that the needs of students, faculty and staff are met. Reporting to the Provost are Deans of the Faculties of Human and Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Science and Engineering, Environment, Business and Economics, and the Division of Medical Sciences along with academic support units such as Student Recruitment, IT Services, Office of the Registrar, the Geoffrey R. Weller Library, and the Centre for Teaching and Learning. 

As the ideal candidate, you will have an exceptional record of scholarship and a demonstrated track record of success in academic leadership. With a passion for academic excellence and the student experience, the VPA and Provost will be committed to innovation, collaboration, and transparency. Through adept people skills, an inclusive approach and respect for diversity, inclusion and reconciliation, you are a proven relationship- and community-builder with the vision and strategic skills necessary to advance UNBC’s academic mission, nationally and internationally. 

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